Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

291. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which accommodation requirements at primary and second-level schools in Sallins, County Kildare continue to be met; her plans for the future in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45905/21]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

292. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which accommodation requirements at primary and second-level schools in Maynooth, County Kildare continue to be met; her plans for the future in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45906/21]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

308. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45787/21]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

309. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the reason stamp 4 and not stamp 1 has been awarded in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45788/21]

Hospital Appointments Status

Bernard Durkan

345. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a tonsillectomy can be arranged for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45908/21]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

20. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he acknowledges that inflation has become an issue likely to impact on Ireland’s economy in the future; the steps taken to date or envisaged to combat this trend; the actual individual direct causes of the inflation; his views on the steps that need to be taken to arrest the trend at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44795/21]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

58. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the existence of even moderate inflation can affect Ireland’s economy in the future; the extent to which the causes of same continue to be identified with a view to addressing the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44796/21]

Broadband Infrastructure

Bernard Durkan

88. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when access to effective, high-speed broadband will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44494/21]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

208. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he foresees inflation impacting Ireland’s finances in the foreseeable future; the corrective measures to be taken in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45154/21]

Tax Code

Bernard Durkan

209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor the situation around the proposed corporation profits tax and its potential impact on Ireland's potential to attract investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45155/21]

Economic Data

Bernard Durkan

210. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that the economic fundamentals continue to be met notwithstanding possible taxation changes or inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45156/21]

Tax Code

Bernard Durkan

211. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he expects Ireland’s competitiveness in terms of foreign direct investment to continue notwithstanding any changes in corporation profits tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45157/21]

European Union

Bernard Durkan

212. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the reason some institutions based outside Ireland but within the EU persist in referring to this jurisdiction as a tax haven; the action he can take to address and rebut such an allegation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45158/21]

European Union

Bernard Durkan

213. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he remains satisfied that Ireland’s political disadvantage on the periphery of Europe does not emerge in the future in the form of a disadvantage resulting in lack of confidence or lack of inward investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45159/21]

European Union

Bernard Durkan

214. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the way the economy is progressing and is comparable to other EU economies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45160/21]

Fiscal Policy

Bernard Durkan

215. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he has studied the report of the National Fiscal Advisory Council; if any particular action needs to be taken in the wake of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45161/21]

Tax Data

Bernard Durkan

216. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he remains satisfied that the taxation system in Ireland is sufficiently broadly based to avoid dependency on any one sector to such an extent that it might become a threat to the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45162/21]

Fiscal Policy

Bernard Durkan

217. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he and his Department can influence and coordinate fiscal matters in such a way as to support and encourage growth and development throughout the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45163/21]

Fiscal Policy

Bernard Durkan

218. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to maintain contact with the relevant authorities in Northern Ireland with a view to achieving maximum cooperation and benefit throughout the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45164/21]

Fiscal Policy

Bernard Durkan

219. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he remains satisfied that Ireland along with its European colleagues continues on a positive trajectory in terms of fiscal policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45165/21]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

223. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he has identified particular steps needed to check inflation in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45261/21]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

224. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the causes of inflation have been identified and can be remedied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45262/21]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

225. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if inflation rates in Ireland are indicative of any particular vulnerabilities arising from Brexit or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45263/21]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he is contemplating anti-inflationary measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45264/21]

Tax Code

Bernard Durkan

227. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which Ireland remains an attractive location for foreign direct investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45265/21]

European Union

Bernard Durkan

228. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied with Ireland’s ability to compete with any new competitors which might pose a threat to Ireland’s economic viability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45266/21]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

315. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport can be issued in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44458/21]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

324. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44953/21]

School Transport

Bernard Durkan

369. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if financial assistance towards special transportation can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44695/21]

School Admissions

Bernard Durkan

370. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education when a school place can be facilitated in the case of a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44704/21]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

399. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) continues to pay a deduction from their social welfare payment each week; when such payment is expected to stop; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44436/21]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

401. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the decision to refuse a disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44459/21]

Rental Sector

Bernard Durkan

405. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when assistance applied for via an application for rent supplement will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44700/21]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

407. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if payments in respect of an overpayment can be reduced in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44735/21]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

479. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if applications for visas can be treated with urgency in the case of the family of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44448/21]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

486. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44571/21]

Residency Permits

Bernard Durkan

492. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied); when a decision is likely to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44956/21]

General Practitioner Services

Bernard Durkan

576. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the recommendations in the reference guide Asthma-Diagnosis, Assessment and Management in General Practice published by the Irish College of General Practitioners in November 2020; if his attention has been further drawn to the Health Services Executive intentions with regard to the full endorsement of the recommendations for the management and treatment of asthma and allergies; if sufficient funding will be provided to fulfil the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44632/21]

National Broadband Plan

Bernard Durkan

48. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress in the past year towards the extension of high-speed, high-quality broadband to all areas throughout the country; the degree to which the infill of gaps in the services is being tended to; the extent to which the programme continues in line with expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44154/21]

Climate Change Policy

Bernard Durkan

61. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which progress is being made towards achieving climate action targets as set out; the degree to which efforts continue to be made to encourage full participation in achieving such targets while at the same time ensuring the continuation of the agri-food sector which in the past has proven to be the main stay of the economy; if efforts continue to be made to ensure that hedgerows, boglands and Ireland’s existing natural sequesters of carbons are fully included in climate change alleviation calculations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44155/21]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Bernard Durkan

150. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress to date in achieving emission reduction targets in line with the Programme for Government whilst at the same time protecting economic progress in the agri-food business or other sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44347/21]

Broadband Infrastructure

Bernard Durkan

151. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress to date in the programme to provide broadband of a high quality and high speed nationally with particular reference to blackspot-prone rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44348/21]

Broadband Infrastructure

Bernard Durkan

152. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which the broadband roll-out throughout the country can be expedited with a view to ensure the availability of sufficient connectivity to enable the maximum number of citizens to work from home or from hubs where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44349/21]

Broadband Infrastructure

Bernard Durkan

153. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of new broadband connections in the past 12 months to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44350/21]

Air Quality

Bernard Durkan

154. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which air quality is being protected; the degree to which the measures in place are achieving the desired result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44351/21]

Recycling Policy

Bernard Durkan

155. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress to date in achieving targets as set out in the waste action plan for a circular economy with particular reference to the reduction of plastic; if targets set in respect of a ban of single-use plastics have been met or are on target to be met; if he has in mind further plans to help eliminate the use of plastic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44352/21]

Broadband Infrastructure

Bernard Durkan

156. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of broadband connection points installed in County Kildare in the past 12 months to date; the number of installations planned over the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44353/21]

Renewable Energy Generation

Bernard Durkan

157. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the percentage of Ireland’s electricity which is produced from renewable sources; if this is in line with expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44354/21]

Recycling Policy

Bernard Durkan

158. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress to date in introducing a deposit and return scheme for plastic bottles and aluminium cans as set out in the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44355/21]

Broadband Infrastructure

Bernard Durkan

159. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which steps can be taken to rapidly improve the roll-out of broadband in towns, villages and rural areas throughout County Kildare, having particular regard to the increased demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44356/21]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Bernard Durkan

160. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which meeting carbon reduction targets continues; if it is in line with or ahead of expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44357/21]

Renewable Energy Generation

Bernard Durkan

161. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which he expects to rely on onshore and off-shore wind-generated electricity over the next ten years; the extent to which he expects to meet overall targets in respect of alternative energy production throughout the period in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44358/21]

Climate Action Plan

Bernard Durkan

162. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which his Department continues to meet climate change targets in conjunction with the protection of the agri-food business; the main issues of conflict that exist; his proposals for the resolution of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44359/21]

Telecommunications Services

Bernard Durkan

163. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which the quality of mobile telephone services can be improved nationwide in both urban and rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44360/21]

Early Childhood Care and Education

Bernard Durkan

250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which it is expected to provide extra funding for early years education to include all the required facilities including teachers, buildings and adequate staff payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44317/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Bernard Durkan

289. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if a medical exemption to the EU Digital COVID Certificate will be accommodated in the case of a person (details supplied); his plans to address current deficiencies in legislation to accommodate a person in such circumstances; if there are future plans for the allowance of a hybrid vaccination in Ireland with specific reference to the Covid-19 vaccines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44301/21]

Work Permits

Bernard Durkan

61. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he and his Department can facilitate the urgent staff requirements in the construction, catering, food processing and tourism sectors; if a means can be found to accelerate the procedures thus eliminating long delays in the processing of applications for work permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43621/21]

Work Permits

Bernard Durkan

137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he can facilitate the increased number of requests for work permit-related visas having particular regard to the acute shortages of staff in the various sectors; if an urgent evaluation can be undertaken of the waiting times involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43620/21]

Labour Market

Bernard Durkan

161. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which efforts are being made to source an adequate supply of operatives to facilitate the meat-processing sector, having particular regard to the serious backlog that currently exists affecting the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43416/21]

Labour Market

Bernard Durkan

176. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which his attention has been drawn to the difficulties experienced by various sectors in the economy in obtaining the necessary levels of staff in the aftermath of Covid-19; if he has in mind specific actions to address this issue sector by sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44168/21]

Labour Market

Bernard Durkan

177. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which he has received communications from employers throughout the country who are experiencing difficulty in recruiting staff as Covid-19 restrictions are eased; if his attention has been drawn to the need for the expeditious processing of work permit applications or the use of other methods in order to address the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44169/21]

Labour Market

Bernard Durkan

178. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he expects staff shortages in the construction sector to be met with particular reference to the need to address such deficiencies in full at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44170/21]

Work Permits

Bernard Durkan

179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permit-related visa applications currently awaiting processing, with particular reference to various aspects of the economy particularly affected by staff shortages; the means by which the Minister expects to address this issue in the short to medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44171/21]

Brexit Issues

Bernard Durkan

180. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he continues to monitor difficulties experienced by Irish exporters arising from Brexit; the measures in place or proposed in respect of these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44172/21]

Enterprise Policy

Bernard Durkan

181. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he continues to monitor each trade and industry to identify how they are impacted by Covid-19 and Brexit; if he remains satisfied that adequate steps can be taken to address such issues in the short and medium-term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44174/21]

Enterprise Policy

Bernard Durkan

182. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which investment in employment-creating sectors continues notwithstanding the impact of Covid-19 and Brexit; if he is satisfied that industry can look to the future with optimism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44175/21]

Labour Market

Bernard Durkan

183. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which Irish persons overseas can be encouraged to return to Ireland in order to meet staff vacancies throughout industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44176/21]

Labour Market

Bernard Durkan

184. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which particular efforts are being made to assist employers particularly hit by staff shortages in the wake of Covid-19; if specific measures are being taken to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44177/21]

Labour Market

Bernard Durkan

185. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which employment has fluctuated over the past two years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44178/21]

Enterprise Policy

Bernard Durkan

186. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which his Department has identified barriers to the recovery of the economy in the wake of Covid-19; his proposals to deal with such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44180/21]

Foreign Direct Investment

Bernard Durkan

187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he remains satisfied that Ireland remains an attractive location for foreign direct investment notwithstanding changes to corporation tax levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44182/21]

Flexible Work Practices

Bernard Durkan

188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which the concept of working from home or through digital hubs is being progressed with a view to ensuring the optimum results for employer, employee and the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44184/21]

Foreign Direct Investment

Bernard Durkan

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he and his Department can address any issues arising from any lack of competitiveness for foreign direct investment in the wake of changes in corporation profits tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44185/21]

Tax Code

Bernard Durkan

257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which his Department has examined the number and location of countries most likely to benefit from international changes in corporation profit taxes; if it has been possible to identify the way such countries are likely to compete with this jurisdiction for foreign direct investment in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44183/21]

Brexit Issues

Bernard Durkan

343. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which his Department continues to examine and address issues arising from Brexit with particular reference to the operation of the Northern Ireland Protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44179/21]

Brexit Issues

Bernard Durkan

344. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he is alert to any and all difficulties caused for the economy in the wake of Brexit and the operation of the Northern Ireland Protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44181/21]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

349. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport is likely to issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43256/21]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

355. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43472/21]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

360. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport will now issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43583/21]

Passport Services

Bernard Durkan

364. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43960/21]

School Accommodation

Bernard Durkan

425. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the progress made in recent months towards permanent accommodation for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43564/21]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

462. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when payment will be reinstated in the case of a person (details supplied) who received no payment this week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43253/21]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

475. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for jobseeker’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); the reason a HRC1 form is again being requested when they have been issued this payment previously and has been continually living in Ireland for the past nine years; when payment is likely to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43561/21]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

476. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a transfer from disability allowance to invalidity pension can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); if the recovery level on the overpayment can be reduced given that it is causing hardship and the applicant is in poor health and on regular dialysis; if the matter will be addressed as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43625/21]

Public Services Card

Bernard Durkan

484. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a public services card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43961/21]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

488. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the eligibility for the back to education allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44026/21]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

489. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for an exceptional needs payment can be received in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44035/21]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

540. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if all documentation for an application for citizenship has been received in the case of a person (details supplied); if any documentation remains outstanding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43350/21]

Visa Applications

Bernard Durkan

551. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 234 of 26 February 2021, when a necessary approval will be offered in respect of a visa (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43624/21]

Deportation Orders

Bernard Durkan

552. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the withdrawal of the deportation order in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43626/21]

Citizenship Applications

Bernard Durkan

571. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the steps being taken to progress the application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); when it is expected that the application will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43986/21]

Naturalisation Applications

Bernard Durkan

573. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in the determination of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44047/21]

Birth Certificates

Bernard Durkan

593. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a birth certificate will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43272/21]

Disability Services

Bernard Durkan

667. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the level of funding assigned to residential care provision for children with complex needs in each of the past five years to date; the extent to which each allocation has been fully utilised; the area in which expenditure was the most prevalent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43563/21]

Disease Management

Bernard Durkan

727. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which efforts continue to eliminate hepatitis C here given previous aspirations in this regard; if a particular strategy is being pursued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43965/21]

Brexit Issues

Bernard Durkan

760. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the degree to which he remains confident that ways and means can be found to ensure that the negative impact of Brexit on Irish food exporters can be alleviated to the greatest extent possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44173/21]

Agriculture Industry

Bernard Durkan

763. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the extremely serious shortage of staff in the pigmeat slaughter and butchering sector; if immediate steps will be taken to address by whatever means this issue which seriously affects the industry on the island of Ireland; if he will expedite the necessary procedures in order to bring about immediate beneficial effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43356/21]

Agriculture Industry

Bernard Durkan

813. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the impact of proposed changes in the UK in dealing with Irish food imports with particular reference to a company (details supplied) in County Kildare with facilities in Longford and Naas; if any success has been achieved in dealing with the UK authorities in order to streamline access to an already well-established market for the products of the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43964/21]

National Broadband Plan

Bernard Durkan

58. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when high-speed fibreoptic broadband is expected to be available in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42359/21]

Sports Funding

Bernard Durkan

291. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when payment of outstanding grants can be made to a club (details supplied) at the earliest possible date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42898/21]